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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.55, 737.11 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.55, 737.11 and 166.87 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.55 : 737.11 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.55/737.11 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.55x = 737.11 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.55x = 123,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,001.55/491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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